The Hoops lost out to Ballymacnab by two points following extra-time for a second successive week, the punishing additional time unable to result in a reward similar to the previous week’s defeat of Forkhill.

Wolfe Tones finished down against Killeavey, with the latter now set to take on Armagh Harps.

Maghery and Annaghmore have progressed into the Senior Championship quarter-finals - with play scheduled across September 11, 12 and 14.

Crossmaglen, the current champions, will meet either Dromintee or Pearse Ogs.